Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci)

Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci)

1. Admission to the Programme

   1. Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences).
   2. Every applicant must have been awarded the degree of Bachelor of Science majoring in the subject or subjects of study proposed, or have an alternative qualification acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences).

2. Subjects of Study

   The diploma may be awarded in any one of the subjects listed above, or in an approved combination of the subjects listed above. With the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences), the diploma may be awarded in a subject not listed in the schedule to a student who has withdrawn from a programme for a master's degree.

3. Structure of the Programme

   1. Every programme of study shall satisfy the requirements for the subject concerned as set out above.
   2. With the permission of the Heads of the Departments concerned, a candidate may substitute a paper of another subject for one of the required papers.
   3. Any required research report must be submitted no later than 1 November.

4. Prerequisites, Corequisites and Restrictions

   Every programme of study shall satisfy the requirements for prerequisites, corequisites, and restrictions set out in the Prescriptions (published in the Guide to Enrolment).

5. Duration of the Programme

   The programme may be taken by full-time candidates in one year, or by part-time candidates over more than one year. Any paper in which a candidate is enrolled in any year shall be examined in that year.

6. Level of Award of the Diploma

   The diploma may be awarded with distinction or with credit.

7. Diploma in a Second Subject

   A student who has obtained the diploma in one subject may become a candidate for the diploma in any other subject.

8. Variations

   The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences) may in exceptional circumstances approve a course of study which does not comply with these regulations.

Note: The due date for applications for first enrolment in the programme is 10 December. Late applications will be considered.